How much does a kids birthday shout-out on TheMiniKid cost?

A Birthday Spotlight is a one-time $20 payment. There is no subscription and nothing else to buy — the fee funds free, ad-free learning for every child on the platform.

What appears in the birthday spotlight?

The child's first name, the age they are turning, an optional photo, a short message from the family, the sender's name and an animated theme (confetti, galaxy, candy or sunset) shown on TheMiniKid's homepage for one full day.

Can I schedule the birthday shout-out for a future date?

Yes. After paying you choose the exact spotlight day — today, the actual birthday, or the party weekend. It appears at midnight and stays on the homepage for 24 hours.

Do I need to pay before adding my child's name and photo?

Yes. Payment comes first, then a private link unlocks the form where you add the name, photo, message and spotlight day. Nothing is published until you press Publish.

Is a child's photo safe on a public birthday page?

The photo is optional and only shows the details you enter. TheMiniKid has no comments, no public chat and no advertising, and you can ask us to remove a spotlight at any time via the contact page.

Can grandparents, teachers or friends book a spotlight?

Anyone can book a Birthday Spotlight for a child — parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, teachers or family friends. You only need a name and an email for the receipt.

Is this a good birthday gift idea for a 5 to 13 year old?

Families use it as a surprise gift: the child opens their learning app on their birthday and sees themselves celebrated on the homepage with fireworks and balloons. It pairs nicely with a card or a small present.

Kids birthday shout-out

Put your child's birthday in the spotlight

A one-day birthday celebration on TheMiniKid's homepage — their name, photo and your message, wrapped in confetti, fireworks and balloons, seen by thousands of families. One-time $20.

$20 one-time

Celebrate a birthday — $20

Pay first with Stripe, then add the name, photo and message with your private link.

What is a Birthday Spotlight?

A Birthday Spotlight is an online birthday shout-out for kids aged 5 to 13. For one full day, the child's first name, the age they are turning, an optional photo and a short message from the family appear in the Birthday section of TheMiniKid's homepage — the same page kids and parents visit every day to learn math, reading and science.

It is a simple, safe way to make a birthday feel big: there are no comments, no strangers and no ads, just a celebratory animated card with a theme you choose — confetti, galaxy, candy or sunset.

How booking works (pay first, then add details)

Pay $20 securely. Enter your name and email and complete the one-time payment with Stripe.
Unlock the details form. A private link appears instantly and is also emailed to you. Only that link can open the form — no one can add a photo or name without paying.
Add the birthday star. Child's first name, age, optional photo, birthday message, who it's from and the theme.
Choose the spotlight day and publish. Pick today, the actual birthday or the party day — it goes live at midnight for 24 hours.

Perfect for

Parents looking for a unique birthday gift idea for a 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10 year old that isn't another toy.
Grandparents and relatives who live far away and want a birthday surprise the child will see themselves.
Teachers and homeschool co-ops celebrating a student's birthday online.
Families who already use TheMiniKid for daily learning and want to make the day special.

Kid-safe by design

TheMiniKid is a COPPA-conscious, ad-free learning platform. A spotlight shows only what you type in, photos are optional, and there is no way for visitors to comment or message. You can request removal at any time from the contact page. Every spotlight also helps keep the learning library 100% free for every family.

Birthday Spotlight FAQ

Explore free learning for the birthday kid

Turn the celebration into a learning habit: Grade 1 math, Grade 3 reading, Grade 5 science, or browse everything on the subject and grade index. Parents track it all from the free family dashboard.